Hamlet
Synopsis
The ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son Hamlet to avenge his murder by killing the new king Claudius, Hamlet's uncle. Hamlet feigns madness, contemplates life and death, and seeks revenge. His uncle, fearing for his life, also devises plots to kill Hamlet.
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»Hamlet« Trailer der Schaubühne Berlin
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-05
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hannes Rossacher, Thomas Ostermeier
- Screenplay & Story
- Marius von Mayenburg, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Nils Ostendorf
- Original Title
- Hamlet
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hannes Rossacher, Thomas Ostermeier
Marius von Mayenburg, William Shakespeare
Nils Ostendorf
Department Leadership Roster
Hannes Rossacher
Director
Thomas Ostermeier
Director
Marius von Mayenburg
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamlet
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What is Hamlet about?
The ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son Hamlet to avenge his murder by killing the new king Claudius, Hamlet's uncle. Hamlet feigns madness, contemplates life and death, and seeks revenge. His uncle, fearing for his life, also devises plots to kill Hamlet.
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Hannes Rossacher, Thomas Ostermeier.
Who stars in Hamlet?
The principal cast of Hamlet includes Lars Eidinger, Urs Jucker, Judith Rosmair, Robert Beyer, Sebastian Schwarz.
When was Hamlet released and how long is it?
Hamlet was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Hamlet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hamlet was composed by Nils Ostendorf.